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A discussion with senate budget leaders and a conversation with the state's chief economist
This week majority Democrats in House and Senate released their proposed supplemental operating budgets -- we discuss with Senate Ways & Means Chair …
4 years, 3 months ago
A DISCUSSION ON HOMELESSNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN WASHINGTON STATE
They're seemingly two of the most intractable problems in society: homelessness and substance abuse. What can state legislators do to address these c…
4 years, 3 months ago
A DISCUSSION ON FIREARMS BILLS AND CLIMATE-RELATED PROPOSALS
Sen. Patty Kuderer and Jim Walsh debate firearms bills being considered in Olympia this year, including a measure that would prohibit the sale of hig…
4 years, 3 months ago
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER JT WILCOX AND HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Our 4-week series of interviews with legislative leaders wraps up, as we talk with House Republican Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox. Plus, we discuss K-1…
4 years, 3 months ago
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE LAURIE JINKINS AND A DISCUSSION ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING LEGISLATION
We continue our series with legislative leaders -- this week, Democratic House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma). Plus, we discuss housing and homele…
4 years, 3 months ago
A CONVERSATION WITH SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER JOHN BRAUN AND A DISCUSSION ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION
Senate Republican Minority Leader John Braun discusses his caucus' priorities for the 2022 legislative session. Plus, Reps. Jesse Johnson and Gina Mo…
4 years, 4 months ago
STATE COVID UPDATE AND A DISCUSSION WITH SENATE MAJORITY LEADER BILLIG
Host Austin Jenkins interviews Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig of Spokane about the goals and priorities of the Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2…
4 years, 4 months ago
A CONVERSATION WITH WA STATE GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE
Host Austin Jenkins sits down with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.
4 years, 5 months ago
A CONVERSATION WITH WA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB FERGUSON
We go in-depth with State Attorney General Bob Ferguson -- on his lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, police accountability, the Arlene's Flowers c…
4 years, 5 months ago
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS WITH SUE BIRCH AND MIKE KREIDLER
In-depth interviews with Sue Birch, who manages state Medicaid and many other health care programs as director of the WA Health Care Authority. Plus,…
4 years, 5 months ago